J&K medical students oppose pooling of 15% MBBS seats in AIQ

Similar to the previous year, the medical students of the J&K region are still not happy with the government's decision to pool 15% MBBS seats in the All India Quota.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board Of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has recently announced that from the current year 2022, the Government of J&K has decided to contribute 15% MBBS seats to the All India Quota. As per reports, the medical students have opposed the government's decision to pool 15% of its MBBS seats in the All India Quota (AIQ) and 50% seat sharing for PG medical colleges.

Spokesperson, Resident Doctors Association (RDA) GMC Srinagar, Dr Muzaffar Amin said, "non-local doctors will get the degrees and move back to their native states to serve their people and it will definitely affect the healthcare system in Jammu and Kashmir. There will be a communication gap, and language barrier among non-local doctors and the local population," as reported by Greater Kashmir.

"Participating in the All India Quota for MBBS and PG seats would be against the rights and interests of JK aspirants. Our postgraduates are working in Casualties, wards in every hospital. We mostly talk in the native language with our patients. There will be a language barrier," he said.

"Jammu and Kashmir has limited sources of scientific exposure and education. Students outside J&K have numerous facilities and exposure. We have limited options. Also, non-local doctors will move back to their native places after acquiring the degrees which will have a negative impact on the healthcare system," said General Secretary, Resident Doctors Association (RDA), Dr Faisal Rather.

The Background

Last year also the medical students of these regions protested against the pooling of medical seats to AIQ. The students were concerned as they prepared for J&K level competition and they were finding it difficult to compete against all India level. After the students' protest, the state government postponed the decision to pool medical undergraduate and postgraduate seats to AIQ.

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